Betfair Betting Podcast

Following Arsenal’s damaging defeat against Man United, they head to Elland Road four points clear at the top of the Premier League but with Man City in hot pursuit. Bournemouth’s set piece woes are yet again a focus for the panel as they head to Wolves who have impressed in recent weeks under Rob Edwards.  Meanwhile a resurgent West Ham travel across London to face Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea, who se...

The League Phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with plenty still to be determined in the Champions League. Five of the six English sides currently find themselves in the top 8, thus guaranteeing a spot in the knockouts, though the table remains extremely tight and could change endlessly during the last matchday.   Newcastle’s trip to Paris is the main focus for Abigail Davies, Mark O’Haire,...

Michael Carrick is at the wheel and positivity is once again high around Old Trafford following a famous derby victory against Man City last weekend.  Will it last? Well a trip to league leaders awaits on Sunday afternoon which represents one of the hardest tests in world football right now.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Man United fan and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe, as well as top tipsters Mark...

It’s Cheltenham Trials Saturday sponsored by Betfair the tipping team look forward to seeing if it’s Sir Gino vs the New Lion. It’s a day of short favs so are the team backing or laying? Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival, starting from 7pm on Friday 23rd January.  For more information, click here: https://promos.betfa...

Man City remain heavy favourites as they welcome rock bottom Wolves on Saturday, but form suggests it won’t be as straight forward as the odds suggest. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe, who discuss their recent drop-off in form with their title challenge fading. The team then delve into the rest of the Premier League action, even backing...

Liverpool head to Marseille 12 games unbeaten across all competitions but that doesn’t tell the full story behind their puzzling performances.  A trip to the Vélodrome will be a tough test but one if they overcome, could see them move into the automatic qualification spots ahead of next week’s League Phase conclusion. Elsewhere the pressure continues to mount on Thomas Frank following a late defea...

Wolves have enjoyed a brief resurgence under Rob Edwards as they look to complete the greatest escape of all, now four games unbeaten in all competitions.  They face a side in Newcastle on Sunday that have won twice on the road in the league this season with a chance to reduce the gap between themselves and Burnley. Further to the match at Molineux, Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe a...

Another packed Saturday of racing, with ITV showing seven races including the Clarence House Chase at Ascot. Can Jonbon turn the tables on Il Etait Temps or will it be a straightforward win for Willie Mullins? Vanessa Ryle is joined by Sam Turner, Katie Midwinter and Dan Barber as they break down the key races from Ascot and Haydock, with the ground looking not very heavy from Haydock. 00:00-24:28...

Man United’s new interim boss Michael Carrick faces the hottest baptism of fire possible on Saturday lunchtime, as his side lock horns with their bitter rivals at Old Trafford in the 198th instalment of the Manchester derby. Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to discuss that meeting, as well as all the best angles from the Premier League and...

The Racing Only Bettor team look ahead to a busy Saturday, covering the ITV races from Kempton Park, a cracking card at Warwick  and action from Fairyhouse. With an unsettled week of weather, it’s shaping up to be a challenging and fascinating weekend of racing. Chapters 00:00-33:30 Warwick 33:30-51:51 Kempton Park 51:51-55:24 Fairyhouse 55:24-57:43 NAPS

Man United are yet again on the lookout for a new manager following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this week. Darren Fletcher, like he did against Burnley, will take charge of the Red Devils for the visit of Brighton in the FA Cup third round.  Find out what Kevin Hatchard, Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones think about their current situation, as well as discussing a...

Following Enzo Maresca’s departure, Liam Rosenior takes charge of Chelsea for the first time this weekend as his side heads to Charlton for an FA Cup third round fixture.  An appointment that has divided opinion, the Blues will be keen to put a midweek defeat behind them and what better time to do so than Rosenior’s opening game. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sk...

Following 14 months in charge of Man United, Ruben Amorim was dismissed with the club sixth in the Premier League, three points off the top four.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Jake Osgathorpe to dissect the huge breaking news, as well as preview all 10 of the midweek fixtures in the top flight! Leaders Arsenal welcome Liverpool, whilst West Ham’s hopes of survival...

After a successful year winning two trophies, Enzo Maresca became the first manager to lose his job in 2026, on New Year’s Day no less, dismissed by Chelsea after a turbulent few weeks in charge.   They travel to Man City on Sunday afternoon to begin life without the Italian with Liam Rosenior the man backed to takeover at Stamford Bridge.  Meanwhile winless Wolves are backed to register their fir...

The old boys are back. Not the Racing Only Bettor tipping team, but Veterans’ Chase Day at Sandown. We’ve got four races from Sandown and four from Wincanton, all on ITV Racing. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter as they dig into the form and look for value in a proper mid-winter test.

New Year’s Day racing gets the full treatment as we look ahead to a cracking ITV card from Cheltenham sponsored by Betfair. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to break down four competitive races from Cheltenham, alongside two key contests from Musselburgh.  The team dig into the form, the angles that matter, and where the value might lie as we kick off the year w...

A top-class King George VI Chase is in store at Kempton, with a deep, high-quality field. Is this shaping up to be Fact To File versus Gaelic Warrior, part two or can one of the newer names spoil the party? Vanessa Ryle leads the team as Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendan Duke are forced to nail their colours to the mast and pick their horses for the Boxing Day showdown. The team also break down t...

The relentless Premier League schedule continues over the New Year period with Arsenal v Aston Villa the highlight of the midweek slate. Unai Emery’s side made it 11 successive wins with victory over Chelsea at the weekend and could go level with the Gunners if they extend their record further.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview all 1...

Can Aston Villa win the Premier League? It’s the question that doesn’t seem to be going away after they made it 10 successive wins with victory over Man United on Sunday.  Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe discuss whether Unai Emery’s side can continue their outstanding run of form before exploring the rest of the fixtures over the festive weekend, with goals a big...

Man United and Newcastle contest the only Premier League game on Boxing Day in what could prove to be a vital match in the race for top four. Inconsistency has plagued both sides thus far and with injury problems affecting some big names, it remains to be seen how the match will play out at Old Trafford. Meanwhile there is a full slate of action from the EFL, and the team are targeting Championshi...

Aston Villa’s title credentials will once again be tested as they host Man United on Sunday, even if Unai Emery continues to dismiss their chances. Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to discuss the match-up at Villa, with plenty of pre-match focus on Matheus Cunha who has recorded a staggering 16 shots in his last two matches...

It’s a packed Saturday ITV racing podcast as we turn our attention to top-class action from Ascot and Haydock, with Grade 1s, premier handicaps and plenty of angles for the top tipping team to get into. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber,  Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter. For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more...

A battle of two inconsistent teams takes place on Saturday afternoon as Newcastle host Chelsea, with the home side looking to go some way to bridging the six-point gap between themselves and the top four. After a disappointing derby day defeat, Eddie Howe’s followed up that performance by progressing in the EFL Cup, as did their London opponents. Kevin Hatchard is joined by the returning Jake Osga...

The Tyne-Wear derby is a Premier League fixture for the first time since 2016 and the anticipation from Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe couldn’t be higher! Cards are at the forefront of everyone’s minds in what should be a feisty encounter, whilst goals are on the menu elsewhere in the Premier League. Nice’s troubles continue on and off the pitch, w...

It’s a busy Saturday on ITV with five races from Cheltenham and extra action from Doncaster, and Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Katie Midwinter and Sam Turner to steer you through it. The team dig into the big handicaps, the graded contests and a few potentially overlooked angles as the markets start to take shape. Cheltenham provides the headline acts, but Doncaster adds a bit of grit and...